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# underdog story

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'Crazy' Schwartzman shocks Thiem in five-hour epic to reach first Slam semi at Roland Garros
The Argentine’s success came on the same day that compatriot Nadia Podoroska, the world 131, reached the last-four of the women’s singles.
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Oct 6th 2020, 10:21 PM
The remarkable rise of Kerry camogie, fuelled by a one-club county team*
*bar one player – Cillard’s Bríd Horan. Clanmaurice star Laura Collins explains through her own journey to a second consecutive All-Ireland final.
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Sep 5th 2019, 3:41 PM
Six sporting upsets we didn't see coming in 2015
Have you got any more to add to the list?
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Dec 27th 2015, 1:00 PM
One of the Top 14's poorest teams are making the filthy rich look very foolish
Ever heard of Oyonnax? They are doing impressive things on a tight budget.
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Apr 13th 2015, 4:17 PM
6 reasons why Tahiti's footballers are your new favourite team
One player climbs coconut trees for a living.
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Jun 18th 2013, 7:06 PM